ignition

Is the factory ignition system on the V-max actualy CDI? How 'bout the Dyna 3000? Anyone know what type of ignition pickup is used? I know the 85-91's use a dual pickup and the later ones use a single. Really need this info, so if anyone knows please post up. Thanks!

Ok so i got my battery up and going after a full night of charging. I started taking apart the wiring harness tape to find the crimp underneath and i noticed there are two fine stress cracks on the underside of my coils under the seat. They are not deep just white cracks. I will post pics later...

What are you fellas using for an ignition kill for your air shifter? Will a MPS "sportbike" 4 coil ignition kill work? Don't see why not. I've used the same unit on 4cyl bikes with 2 coils and wasted spark as well as on sportibkes with individual firing coil sticks. Guess i can look at the Dyna...

Does the V-max TCI advance the ignition timing by other means than just "normal" advance based on rpm? Does it advance timing when V-boost is activated or some such?

From some searching, i "believe" i recall some mentioning that the V-Max uses a wasted spark ignition? I also ran across some mentioning that the front coils/wires are "swapped"(the left side coil feeds the right front cyl, vice/versa for the right side coil). They also mentioned that if they...

while the max was parked at the local mall a while back someone tried to jimmy the ignition key. by doing so they damaged the opening there is no flap covering the hole once the key is removed.....i am sure this will pose a problem with water getting into the switch and corroding contacts...

Still chasing problems on my bike. Still sputters. Is it worth buying an aftermarket ignition module or should I just stay OEM?

Sirs, First of all, as a new guy here in the forum, I have to say that the place is great! There are really valuable pieces of information available here, as I've found out so far. :biglaugh: I've got -85 Max type 1FK full power model. There are 46000 miles on the clock. The set-up is as...

Does anyone know where I can pick up a CDI unit for my '86 Vmax? Or should I consider the Dyna 3000? While we're at it, I am also looking for a complete wiring harness...bidding on one on Ebay, but figured I'd ask here anyhow. Thanks

I have an 85 v-max. My dad was the original owner from 85, so needless to say I know the bikes history. My dad stopped riding the bike for a few years and I've decided to start riding it. It wasn't running right so I started tracking problems down. The problem started as not sparking the rear...

ok so it was the first nice ride day we had and my ignition died. I had to hotwire the bike for the rest of the day. The problem is in the key assembly. When you dig in there is a little white plastic peice that holds the contacts (on springs). At some point they melted and got stretched, it...

Hello All I was testing out the resistance of my coils today and the only place I could get an accurate reading was at the very very tip of the coil, it wouldnt read any where else. Just wondering if this is normal. Thanks if advance Cheers:cheers:

does anybody have or know were a guy can get an ignition switch cheaper than what the dealer wants? thanks for any help:biglaugh:

Not the normal 2 almost whine sounds from the fuel pump(assuming) but it sounds like more of a light grinding or ticking sound. It does it when I turn on the ignition. Not all the time but probably at least half of the time. What is this and is there a way to fix it?

Still having the same problem with my bike, right front cylinder has no spark. Have checked the plugs, have checked the leads, coils and the wire from CDI to coil. All are good. Next step is checking the CDI but I haven't got a clue how to do this without replacing it. Do any of y'all know how...

How the hell do I get to this thing? I need to check it and the lead to find the reason I've got no spark on that cylinder. Have checked plug and plug boot just working back now. Also if it is neither the coil nor lead what else could the problem be?

bike wont start .. started misfiring then cut out altogether.. got it home and it would fire erratically on two front cyliders for a while , now it just backfires through the carbs. whats gone wrong.. . mike

hi, im new to the forums I ride a 96 max with 11000 miles, it has kerker 4-2-1, individual k&n's and supposedly has the stage 7 carb kits. Do yall think the dyna ignition box is worth it or no, is there any other good mod's out there I don't want turbo,blower or nos. Because my baby has to...